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WL04 FJK

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,251 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,251 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,291 miles

Offside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter clip insecure

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2008 32,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 25,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WL04 FJK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL04 FJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL04 FJK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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